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© ALAMIR
Half Chalkon - Antiochos III Antioch 223 BC - 197 BC
| Bronze | 2.0 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos III Megas (223 BC - 187 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 223 BC - 197 BC |
| Value | Hemichalkon (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.0 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#145013 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Apollo standing left, naked, examining arrow in right, resting left on grounded bow.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ
Translation: King Chalkon (III, Megas)
Comment
Several variants: SNG Spaer 573 - 591 Weights vary 1.5 to 2.5grams.
SC1 1051 and 1052 Monogram:
SC1 1055 Monograms:
SC1 1056 Monograms:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Half Chalkon coin of Antiochos III from the Seleucid Empire is that it features the image of a mythical creature called a "chimera" on its reverse side. The chimera was a creature from Greek mythology that had the body of a lion, the head of a goat, and the tail of a serpent. The inclusion of this creature on the coin may have been meant to symbolize the power and strength of the Seleucid Empire, which was known for its military prowess and territorial expansion during the reign of Antiochos III.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (223 BC - 210 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Half Chalkon - Antiochos III (Antioch) (223 BC - 197 BC) coin.
